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E. $. AULL, EDITOR.WONDERFUL GROWTHAD DEYELOPIENIOF THE METHODIST CHURCH, SHOWN 0REPORT OF STASISTICAL SECRETARY.Submitted at this Morning's Session-Examinatan tCharacter Completed, andAltLGPastorsLOcated-SpermaaeraryandSuperannuatrd LisLThere was nothing of special interest in the proceedings yesterdayThe report of the Statistical Secretay'shows the growth of Methodism in the State and the progreswhich has been made along allines. It is a gratifying statement.The hours of the morning's session of the Methodist Conferenowere taken up in hearing reportfrom the different pastors and in thiexamination of character..The character examination wacompleted, all being located, anmunder Question 3, none being discontinued.The committee of investigatiolin the case of C. D. Mann reporte4that no trial was necessary.The transfer of K. S. Enoch frotthe Memphis Conference to th* South Carolina Conference waannounced.The Supernumerary Committeon Conference Relations reportedthat they had granted the supernumerary relation to N. G. Ballenger, J.- P. Attaway, W. H. MillerW. H. Wroton, S. A. Weber, MtM. Ferguson, and J. A. Campbelland the superannuated relation tJohn Attaway, J. M. Carlisle, WA. Clark, A. M. Chreitzberg, D. DDantzler, O. A. Darby R. L Duffie, A. W. Jackson, W. W. JonesN. K. Melvin, J. J. Neville, I. J1Newberry, J. A. Porter, T. P. PhilR ~lips, JL. Sifiey, A. J. Stafford, JC- Stol, T. B.Wmnamaker, J. AWood,2J. J. Workman. -.7The report;of the Statistical5eceary was submitted. This reporshwscearly the healthy conditloiofthe Methodist Church in Sout]Carolina indicated by the followinsfigures:- Local preachers, 90; members77,764; making a total memberseil-ofTh7854- uigteyaInfants baptizedduigteya1,794, aults, 1,4r3-,Epworth Leagues, 48; EpwortLeague memnbers, 1,786.Sunday Schools, 686; Sunda:School scholars, 41;905.-Amount raised during the pasyear;by the Church for Presidini* iders, $17,940.48; for pastors$$,534-97Church organizations in the State759; Church buildings, 647.Houses of worship valued at $z,083.879.95, with a.reported indebtedes of $38,526.Pastora1charges, 223.Parsonages, 184.Value of parsonages, $275,8o5having a reported indebtedness c$18,973-05Districts in Conference, ro; eac1having a parsonage; value of thesparonge, $3o,ooo; with a reported indebtedness of $1,109.Churches reported damaged dir- g the year, 4; amount of damag$83o* Insurance carried by the Methe-dist Church in the State, $315,26(paid out in premiums during thyear, $2,816.Losses sustained $744.Condition of Colleges.The Educational Statistics shosthe following condition of thb*Methodist institutions in the StateWofford College-Value, $1 35,ooo; endowment, $66,215.23; professors, 8; pupils x88.Wofford Fitting School-Valo*$x5,0o0; endowment $5,ooo; prcfessors, 2; pupils, 83.Cokesbury Conference School-Value, $3,000; endowment $815Carlisle Fitting School-Value$20,ooo; endowment, $5,ooo; professors, 4; pupils, about 70.Columbia Female College-Value, $75.ooo; no endowment; professors, 14; pupils, 134Williamuston Female College* Not valued by Conference. (Thisinstitution is not owned by theConference, but simply under itspatronage)professors, 9; pupils, 103Immediately after Conference adjourned a special session of theConference Brotherhood was ld.This society is a benevolent organiz-o opsdoftemmesoan mmnneed of the members ofConference, and has an insurancefeature. A good many of thepreachers, those j ust admitted toConference and others, joined thismorning.Bachelor Maids Entertainment. erThe entertainment at the opera clIhouse Wednesday evening underthe auspices of the Bacholor Maids inwill not begin until 8.45, owing to wthe prayer meetings at the different mchurches of the city. This is done atin order to give the people of thecity a chance to attend prayer meet- Wing and go from there to the opera erhouse. , totiThe CarnLxal Company.The Charleston Post has the foll lowing to say of the Carnival Company, which will be in Newberry atfor a week, beginning December t29th: "The Layton Company comesto Charleston highly recommended. sis The company carries fifteen showsand five free street attractions. PSome of the shows are said to bes the most wonderful known to theI world of sensational specialty." *Conference Personals.k4Revs. W. I. and E. Grigsby HHerbert returned to Newberry yesterday morning and took up theirs places in the Conference, having Cebeen called toLeesville,S. C., on account of the death of -their father, DRev. Thos. G. Herbert. The fu- rneral of ltev. Herbert was held onINSunday. dEalOne of the members when called son to make his report arose and tr' made a most satisfactory report and oftook his seat. The presiding elder Farose and said, "Bishop, there is scnothing against the brother, I bwanted to say that first, but he sgot ahead of me." Bishop :-"Yes,a great many of these brethren areahead of my Presiding Elders."Laughter.b*During the morning session one ofthe delegates in making his report,the to Bishop said that the members of his Church were considerably split up and several of hismembers did not speak to eachother, owing to the fact that they bhad during the past year had four ~primary elections, with seven can -didates from his congregation, anda State grog shop near them. The]IBishop said: "WVhat is that- tifoor primaries, and they in a grogdshop," at which the Conference tlShad a hearty laugh. aUOz.'eof the venerable members e*of Conference when called on to"make his report arose by saying hedwas the star preacher of the Con'ference, and proceeded to read his sareport, when the Bishop said, "Ibhope you will remain so" andpassed on to someone else. The .Conference smiled at the expense1of the brother.I, A delegate called on for his re-aport said that his charge "wascoming to the front, that he hadbeen well fed and was well clothed,as you can see." "Bishop-I hopethat you are not only clothed, butin your right mind." Laughter. aDelegate: "Bishop, a man withyour penetration ought to see that."Bishop :-"You thought I did." it"Bishop: "I have had some notes hplaced on my desk from brethren, jiand I don't want a funeral herethis morning. Certainly I shallnot attend one. (Reads notes calling attentioni to 13 minutes forbrotherhood meeting). Now,brethren, as I continue to call theroll, please in your meditation pray'that the brotherhood shall notjdie." Laughter.We are indebtea for our reportof yesterday at the Central Methodist to the Rev. G. Pierce Watson whose report in the State thismorning is appropriated and credit-is now given. We could not get Sto all the services yesterday and jour reports are gathered as best wecan get them.- "Health Foods" a Delusion.SThe alleged "health foods" with gwhich the markets are flooded are "adelusion and a snare." If your digestion is bad eat pure flour made out ofgood, sound wheat, and do not fill your ystomach with chemically prepared"health foods." "Clifton" flour, the Cfinest patent flour, made at BransfordMills, Owensboro, Ky., is the health 0food you need. Call for "Clifton" whenyou order your flour. For sale byNHaes &McCarty, E. R. Hipp andL. W. Cosby.APPOINTMENTS TONIGHT.vices Tonight to be Held in the OperaHouse-Bishop Will ReadAppointments.Tonight the Methodist Conferce for 1902 will be brought to a:se.The closing exercises will be heldthe opera house tonight, whichill furnish ample room to accomodatt. the large crowd that willtend.At this meeting Bishop Duncanill read his appointments for thesuing year, which is the most inresting and exciting meeting ofe Conference.Tomorrow's liection.The general election for Mayorid Aldermen will be tomorrow.very voter who participated inie primary election two weeks agoiould tomorrow cast his ballot>r the nominees of the Democraticrty of the city.Always Good.When people who use other brandsflour are kicking about their flour,sers of "Clifton" are enjoying theLme contentment as of yore. Nothingit sound wheat is used in makingClifton," hence it is always -good.sk your grocer for it. If he does notrep it E. R. Hipp, L. W. Cosby orlayes & McCarty can furnish it.Wanted.We would like to ask through the>lumns of your paper, if there is any.rson who has used Green's Augustlower for the cure of Indigestion,yspepsia, and Liver Troubles that has>t been cured-and we also mean theirsults, such as sour stomach, fermention of food, habitual costiveness,arvous dyspepsia, headaches, despont feelings, sleeplessness-in fact,y trouble connected with the stom:h or liver? This medicine has been>ld for manylyears in all civilized counies, and we wish to correspond with)u and send you one of our books freecost. If you never tried Augustlower, try a 25 cent bottle first. Wete never known of its failing. If so,mething more serious is the matterith you. The 25 cent size has justen introduced this year. Regular.e 75 cents. At all druggists.G. G. GREEN, Woodbury, N. J'E HAVE on hand a beautifulline of bats bought at reducedrice. Give us a call and see whatrgains we have for you.The Riser Millinery Co.Notice!4LL PERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS. against the county will pleaseresent the same to the county board>r approval on the 20th day of Decem10, at which time said board willteet. J. M. SCHUMPERT,Supervisor.olCe of iial Sct1en118nt8Rl D18sc181g6.TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT..I will make a final settlement onie estate of Dr. John R. Thompson,eceased, in the Probate Court forewberr County, S. C., on Monday1e 22nd dyof Deember, A. D. 1902,11 o'clock in the forenoon, and uimrediately thereafter apply for Lettersismissory as Admimistratrix of saidstate.All persons having' claims ' at theuid estate are hereby notified to rener in the same duly attested; and allose that are indebted to pay the same2 or before that date to the undergned or her attarney, James Y. Culreath, Esq.MARY A. THOMPSON,Administratrix.Newberry, S. C., Nov. 17,1902.HaveJust returned from the North withbeautiful selection.ofewel ry,Clocks andSilverware,id invite you all to inspect them.Prices Reasonable.Your Watch and Clock work soliced, and work guaranteed.Thanking you for past favors, andping for a continuance, I am yoursr the money.Jeweler and Optician.TANY OLD3RICE !DINNER SETS.Our line of Austria~hina and English~emi Porcelain will beold this month atrices that will surrise the most carefuluyer. We are going>close out this line ofoods, it is allOpen Stock,hich enables the purhaser to buy as muchr as little as desired.ewberr Hardware CoIn every townand villagemay be had,theM"IcaAxleGrease... that makes yourOn a horses glad.SPECIAL NOTICES.G o TO J. P. COOK FOR CHEAPIGroceries.1FULL STOCK Butterick Patterns.Sold strictly for cash at Wootens. tf.NEW AND FULL stock of PaperPatterns just received and aresold for cash only, at Wooten's.HAVE YOUR COLLARS ANDCuffs right up to the scratch. Nowaiting, no disappointment at theNewberry Steam Laundry.WANTED - Manager for Newbranch of our business here inNewberry. Address at once, with references, Alfred Morris, Wholesaler,Cincinnati, Ohio. 1t.YOUR NEIGHBORS KNOW YOUcan learn that the NewberrySteam Laundary will give you satisfaction in any thing in their line. Whydon't you patronize home people?A UCTION SALE-I will sell mower,harrow, blacksmith tools, farmutensils, about one hundred bushels ofcorn and other articles to the highestbidder at Robert Boulware's place, inNo. 8 Township, on Thursday, Deeember 4, at 9 a. m. John Herbert.SOME OF THE SEASONS JOYSare a nicely laundryed collar andshirt. You can have them beautifullydone at the Newberry Steam Laundryfor a mere song. Then, too, you willbe helping a worthy home industry.Sensible people will see the point.1 PECTACLE-A ND EYEGLASSESDo your eyes ache and burn atnight? I have the best trial case forfitting Spectacles and Eyeglasses, andcan fit the must difficult eyes, with theproper glasses. I bave fitted glassesfor the best people in the county andcan fit you. I use only thbe best gradeCrystaline lenses. Come and give mea trial and be convinced. Strictly oneprice to all. GUY DANIELS,Jeweler and Optician.lOtice of FlilICttleit allnDsoIiarle.NTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THATiI will make a final settlement onthe estate of Bennie Marie Caldwell,deceased, in the Probate Court forNewberry County, S. C., on Saturdaythe 3rd day of January, A. D., 1903, at11 o'clock in the forenoon, and will immediately thereafter apply for LettersDismissory as Administrator of thesaid estate.ROBT. T. CALDWELL,Administrator.Newberry, S. C., Dec. 1, 1902.NOTLILET HE SUPERViSOR OF FAIRFIELD.County and myself will meet atAshford's Ferry on Thursday the 18thday of December, at 11 o'clock in theforenoon, at which time the ferry willbe let. J. M. SCUM PERT,ftd.Suuervisor.FLOUR! FLOUR!!SI WILL SELL FROM CARS ATPomaria, S. C., under mill pricesthe flour the trade may need untilMarch 1st, 1903. Give me your ordersat once. Ask me for prices. I havebought a large lot of grain cheap, andwill give the people around Pomaria thebenefit of this deal. I can and will saveyou from 25c to 50ec are on flonr.Deerg loversAil Raes areTE BEST.FULL LINE- OF -.REPAIRSFOR SALE BYJ.WE White.The SnmWe have bought the goods and haveing to sell them [f prices and quality ia1%Tow For YRaisins, London Layers at 10c per lb.Carrants at 12te per lb.Shredded Cocoanuts at 20c per lb..EEeac1.cuarters fCNUTS, CANDY, ORANGES, APPLES:DLZJB DOLWe have the largest assortment in]We have more than any other two s;heaper.We also carry a large anid well selectTHE SMMITTL E (CA Golden Rule Fof Agriculture:Be good to your land and your cropwill be good. Plenty ofPotashin the fertilizer spells quality , "and quantity in the harvest. Write us andwe will send you, cfree, by next mail,our money winning CbooksGERMAN [ALI WORKS,New York.CcI(Hands Wanted!BY THEExcelsior Knitting MillsOf Union, S. C.F Q strong able-bodied men"TYbetween the ages of,wenty-one a,d forty to make $1.00er day each, and good wages paid;o other members of the family for)ther classes of work.We also want Toppers, Knitters,Loopers; Menders and Finishers.ll the work is nice and easy, andwe pay better wages than any otheraesiery mill in the South.Apply toJ. H. Gault,Treas. and Manager.Union, S. C.POKBT BOOKSI1I have jit received over Two Hundred D.>lars worth of Pocket Books-more than the combined stock ofany six merchants in Newberry.These goods were bought direct fromthA manufacturer, thereby doing awaywith the middle man profit. So youcee I am prepared to give you theery best quality for your money.A Pocket Book that I sell for oneollar and fifty cents would cost you$1.75 to $2 00 with the jobber's profitdded. Now I am not working theobber for I think that he is entitledo his profit. But if I can buy theseoods in large enough quantities andet them direct from the manufacturer and save you that cost, I thinkhat it is legitimate. I have a PocketBook in the very latest and newesttyle that will please you. Myrices range from five cents to tenollard, so don't buy until you seey stock. Come and look, you arelways welcome atM AYES'BOOK STOREWhen you are in Newberry don'tail to call at the New Furnituretore ofSHIELLY Z DEAN,back of Mimnaugh's, on Friend street;'o buy your Furniture. Their goodsre all new and just from the facories, up to date in finish, style andorkmanship. We carry a full line ofuits,Beds, Bureaus,Safes, Chairs,Rockers, Tables,n fact eve rything in the house furishing line. We are also preparedo do first class repair work onWatches, Clocks, Jewelry, Musicalnstruments, Sewing Macbines andurniture of all kinds. Give us atrial and be convinced that we arethe cheapest in town.Your" for low prices,Newberry, S. C.ith Co.r ghri,tman,bought them right, and we are goill do it.oir Cake...Seeded Raisins at 12je per lb.Citron at 12e per lb.Granulated Sugar at 201bs. for $1.r Santa Claus., FIGS, BAN ANAS, COCOANUTS.[ewberry, and Toys of all kindsiM.re W77 rkEs!cres in towr, and will sell themed stc ofFtncy GoeriesRNTH COORNER.Here IsSomethirHere is somethingtnd read carefully. Wtbout the good quality c>ur low prices, and werou right here that we rind price. No matterzuality is still there--e%;tandard quality. Here)f our success: We mll times and the char,Jise so high that any bL)f us. We are special:ompriseDry goods, Dress gooWhite goods,Embroideries, Laces, IFlannel, Embroikerchiefs. Hosiery, UuDomestics, Jeans,Bleachings, Shirtings,Ladies Wraps, Lfpanes, Yankee NotionIn fact our large stock compask for, all priced to suit you.points in all grades, cheap to vthis department. Some solid,sell shoddy. Men's Shoes,Girls' Shoes, Baby Shoes.leather Shoes, the kind that Imoderately.Walk Oyer Shoes forAut(Regina Shoes for WoiIdeCome and3 exaiAlmost everyone hassells the best goods foiWe Are DoingBecause we sell more jSame goods iAnd you may always count upotway ofDry Goods, Notions,Gentat the very lowest prices.Come and inspect our line an<both pleasant and profitable to you, aThe Place Where You IEXTRAAnd .Special ICOPELANDT" UNLOAD AND REDUCE 01ithe next few weeks cut the pricesold at some price. An immense liniWe Will Not Be UndersoldDar Dress Goods and Silk Departm<Goods, All grades and the latest tiClothing, Sh(We Have the Stock, the Styles andJome and See For Yourself.100 Men's Nobby all wool Sni100 Men's Nobby all wool Snil100 Men's Nobby all wool Snit100 Men's Nobby all wool Suji100 Men's Nobby all wool Sail00O Boys' and Childrenq Suits for $1.and $400.50 prs. Children's Solid Leather Shc00 prs. Ladies' Solid Leather Shoes50 prs Men's Calf Shoes, Lace or C50 prs. Men's Calf Shoes, Lace or C<Big Stock of Ladies' Jackets, Capeirices yet on Domestics. Come and~OPELAND.ader of Low Prices on Anything tcwe want you to read,e want to talk to youif our merchandise andwant to impress uponsever separate qualityhow low the price, theerything we sell is ofis one of the elementsake the price so low atacter of our merchaniyer can offord to buyist in our lines whichis, Silks, Velvets,Trimmings, Buttons,WVhite and Reddered Flannel, Handderwear, Corsets,Calicoes, Homespuns,Outings, Flanelette,ce Curtain, Counterrises almost anything you mayMillinery is one of our strongry fine. We can please you inood shoes for all. We do notVomen's Shoes, Boy's Shoes,Let us fit your feet in solid:ok well, wear well and costMen,>ao Shoes for Women,nen,al Shsoe for Chidrinine our stock.3URS TRULY,discovered that Wooten-the least money-andithe Businessoofr l s money!'od fle s a money!tgetting everything you want in theShoes,s' Furnishings, e,,I we will endeavor to make your vismdl( don't forgetrEN'Set1 Your Monef WoriLa.VALUES-ow Prices atBROTH ERS.JR BIG STOCK, WE WILL TORs on every line. The Goods must beiof New Goods fror you to select from.by Anyone, Try Us and See.Dts are packed .full of pretty New.ings from the Cheapest to the Best.>es and Hats.the Prices Lower than Anybody.s for $5.00 well worth $7.50.s for $6 50 well worth $8.00.a for $7.50 well worth $10.0(\a for $10.00 well worth $14.00.s for $12 00 well worth $16.50.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.50es at 50ec, sold at other stores for 75e.it $1.00 sold at other stores for $1 50.>ngress for $1.00 a pair worth $1 50O.>ngress for $1.50 a pair worth $200.s and Furs at Cut Prices Lowegeksee us. - -BROTHERS.Wear for Ma~n Women and C(16d13